Dr. Tim Says....

What should I have in my kitchen?

For the last several weeks I have been writing about the healthiest choices for you to make at the grocery store. Up to now I have given short explanations of each item and why it's a good choice. Today's easy though, because I get to write about fish.

Fish is pretty simple: It's great for you; eat more of it. Buy it as fresh as you can and if you can't buy really fresh fish, frozen is a good choice. That's it. There's not much more that you need to know. In Your Pantry: Fish

Featured Recipes: Fish

Here's a selection of the most popular fish recipes from Dr. Gourmet. Try a fish that's new to you!

Seared Halibut with Basil Pea Puree
Peas are one of the best items to keep in your freezer. They are almost as good as fresh peas and can make the most simple dish elegant. This recipe is lactose and gluten-free, low in sodium (salt), and safe for those with GERD / Acid Reflux. It is not safe for those on Coumadin® (warfarin).

Filet of Grouper with Four Onion Marmalade This is a lovely marmalade that relies on the natural sweetness of the onions for a terrific topping to a wonderful fish. This recipe is lactose and gluten-free as well as low in sodium (salt). It is not safe for those with GERD / Acid Reflux or for those on Coumadin. (It can be made Coumadin-safe by leaving out the green onions, as it noted in the recipe.)

Salmon with Parmesan CrustThis is one of a series of salmon recipes that I have included on the website for illustration. These are all quick and simple recipes and rely on ingredients that you should already have in the house. And you don't have to use salmon. Any fish with some character will hold up to these recipes. This recipe is low in sodium (salt) and is safe for those on Coumadin as well as for those with GERD / Acid Reflux. It is not gluten-free, however, and it contains cheese, so those who are lactose-intolerant should consider avoiding it.

Tuna with Ancho Fig Sauce The combination of the sweet, sticky fig preserves with the smoky spice of the ancho chili is perfect. There's enough sauce for twelve servings, but this keeps well and goes great over grilled chicken or roasted pork tenderloin also. This recipe is Coumadin (warfarin) safe, low in sodium, lactose-free and gluten-free. It likely too spicy for those with GERD / Acid Reflux.

Featured Ingredient: Parmigiano-Reggiano

Parmesan is most famous in the USA in the green shaker box. None of the recipes on the Dr. Gourmet website use that type of cheese.

All of the recipes that use parmesan call for Parmigiano-Reggiano. This is a hard granular cheese that originates in Parma Italy. Those made in the area of Parma and Reggio Emilia are the real deal. Whenever possible I use the Italian cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano) rather than domestic or imports from South America. This costs more but the flavor difference is worth it.

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The Comfort Food Diet

You might think that those comfort foods you grew up with are bound to be full of fat and calories and unhealthy ingredients, but they don't have to be. With my recipes, you can eat those familiar, comforting foods like Meatloaf, Macaroni and Cheese, or Spaghetti with Meat Sauce - and still eat healthy.